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A photographer (Mario Pardo) works for a Parisian newspaper when one night he is shot dead by a mysterious assailant. He dies in his darkroom, and some of his work is stolen. His best friend, journalist Gerard Roland (Naschy), vows to unmask the killer, immediately clashing with police commissioner Alain (Máximo Valverde). Naschy's first step is to speak with colleagues who worked with Pardo, but the journalist who was his last partner is also murdered. The two victims had collaborated on a story about a construction fraud perpetrated by the architect, who has just been released on a technicality. At the same time, Naschy discovers that his girlfriend Elvire (Rosa Valenty) has disappeared. He becomes convinced that her disappearance is connected to the murders, and his investigation leads him to the gym of former boxer Nino "The Hammer" Lara (Goyo Peralta). The boxer and some friends beat up Naschy, but he links them to the high-flying businessman Montan (José María Prada). Naschy tries to coerce the industrialist into revealing what he knows, but his attempts are thwarted by his wife (María Mahor). Naschy is determined to force a confrontation and find out what happened to his girlfriend.

Although classified as Giallo by critics, there isn't much to this collaboration between director Barco and star Naschy. There's a black-clad assassin with a silencer lurking about, weaving his way through much of the supporting cast, but in other respects, this venture feels more like a corruption thriller. It's also significant that the assassin uses a silenced pistol, which isn't the typical weapon of a Giallo killer. The result, of course, is that the murders seem straight out of an American police procedural. Under these circumstances, the plot bears much of the weight, but sadly, there isn't much to it. Barco manages to conceal this quite effectively during the first half, but by the time Naschy learns more secrets about his girlfriend's life that she's kept from him, it becomes clear that the story has been stalled for some time. It's also revealed that the assassin is part of a shadowy criminal organization, but we never discover what it is or what it does, and it remains tangential to the crimes. The final revelation is also not difficult to guess, although events go beyond what was expected, which is a kind of unexpected twist.

Starring Naschy gives lousy acting. His specialty as an actor was strong horror characters like Waldemar Daninsky, and he displays so little humanity here that his quest for personal justice is unconvincing. Sleeping with the roommate of his missing girlfriend, played by the unknown and rather unattractive Renë D'Grie in her only film, won't exactly win the audience's attractiveness either. His investigation process is also suspect, making a lot of noise but discovering very little.

The family life of the inspector played by the good-looking Máximo Valverde offers a brief glimmer of light, specifically his beautiful wife, played by Mirta Miller. The banter with her weary and jaded husband brightens the screen, but it's brief, and she is, at best, a minor character. The most noteworthy aspect is the brief appearances of some actresses from the era's so-called "Destape" (a period of intense sexual liberation) - although there's no nudity typical of Giallo films - such as Mirta Miller, Blanca Estrada, and Rosa Valenty; while the experienced and veteran María Mahor lends professionalism to the production. Perhaps the most unusual element is one of the members of Valverde's investigation team, played by Ramón Centenero. It's not that the character has anything particularly interesting or noteworthy to do; it's his name: Inspector Closseau. Alongside them are some familiar faces like Mario Pardo, Antonio Gamero, Paloma Cela, and José María Prada.

The film is streaming in very low quality, only available on YouTube, making it difficult to comment on its technical aspects. There are some exterior shots filmed by cinematographer Emilio Foriscot in Paris, where the story is set, but many scenes take place in small rooms, which appear to be real homes rather than purpose-built sets, suggesting limited resources.

It's a very mediocre film, directed by the relatively unknown Ramón Barco, based on a story by Naschy himself and written by Juan José Porto. It's professionally made, but there's no individual signature on the work, nor any signs of inventiveness or creativity. Barco's irst film credit was on the 8-minute short film "Espectro siete" (1969). He wrote the music and co-wrote the screenplay with the prolific director Javier Aguirre. On the other hand, Barco's subsequent filmography is, in fact, quite sparse. He debuted as a screenwriter and director with the psychological drama "Mecanismo interior" (1971), starring María Mahor who would repeat with Barco in this film. It took him four years to complete his project with Naschy, but only one more year until his last film, the little-known "El avispero" (1975) with Ángel Aranda, reached theaters. It's a very minor film, only for Naschy fans, but it's only worth seeking out if you're a die-hard Giallo fan, even though this time it's not knives but a silent gun used for killing.

Really violent film with sadistic scenes and repulsive crimes. Wes Craven's film debut is a Seventies' little production that rises above its unsettling plot, poor production values and via its grimly affecting portrait of human evil infiltrating a middle-class household. The movie portrays a modern family crumbling into terror and madness. A quartet of criminals -a distorted version of the nuclear family , a sadistic Manson type group- kidnaps a pair of teenage girls and proceeds to ravage, rape, and finally brutally torture them in the forest , unwittingly within walking distance of their rural house . The murderers take refuge in the one girls' own home, only to meet even sterner justice , as when the parents discover just who they are and what they have done, they plot violent vendetta , taking a peculiar retribution . If bad people hurt someone you love, how far would you go to hurt them back?

If someone hurt someone you love, how far would you go to get revenge?. Mari, seventeen, is dying. Even for her the worst is yet to come! She lived in The Last House on the Left !. It rests on 13 acres of earth over the very center of hell..! Warning: Not Recommended for Persons Over 30!

Wes Craven's (Hills have eyes, Swamp Thing, Deadly Blessing, Scream saga) first film marked a turning point in the American horror genre and is considered a cult classic today, although it must be said that the passage of time has diminished its original shocking effects. It turned out to be a modest, amateur-made film. It contains a certain dark humor, as well as disgusting gore and unsettling terror. The story is adapted from ¨Ingmar Bergman's The Virgin Spring ¨, but the movie has more in common with ¨Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs¨ as it charts the descent of two teenagers and a harmless married couple into methodical killers. It is a sleek production with very low budget and packs genuine chills, repugnant scenes, tension , and shocks; it's a terror-thriller with lots of gore and blood.

The film is paced with intelligent edition , special use of granulated colour and slick utilization of shock images that take place in the astonishing close-up crimes . While the look is suitable atmospheric and eerie , the argument stretches plausibility to the breaking point . The upsetting scenes and action are accompanied with a thrilling musical score, adding catching songs by starring David Hess himself. The cast of this movie, which had a considerable influence later on, consisted of unknown actors; only David Hess and Martin Kove, playing a patrolman, would go on to have uneven but long careers in film.

This one is another horror classic of the 70s and 80s, along with ¨The Texas Chain Saw Massacre¨, ¨Halloween ¨, ¨ 13 Friday ¨, ¨Nightmare in Elm Street and ¨My bloody Valentine¨, among others , and all being recently remade in modern style .

The producers of the original film, Wes Craven, Sean Cunningham, and Marianne Maddalean, produced a second, much more professional adaptation, with better technical and artistic execution, while retaining a certain unsettling horror from its predecessor. The remake The Last House on the Left (2009) directed by Dennis Illiadis with Hollywood stars such as: Tony Goldwyn , Monica Potter, Sara Paxton, Garret Dillahunt, Marta MacIsaac, Aaron Paul.

Wes Craven gives his film an uncomfortable verisimilitude , setting it squarely in the heartland of modern America . While at times it's awkward and inconsistent, with distracting interludes, his handling of the cruel horror scenes is disgusting, and with brief unexpectedly quiet moments in the beginning . Rating : 5,5 ; acceptable movie full of violent frames as well as the original . Humiliation images and graphic torture rate this one a ¨R¨ at best , avoid squeamish people because it will probably turn their stomach .

Donnie Yen is a former hard-edged police detective who crosses over to the other arm of the law as a prosecutor, dishing out punches and sometimes dispensing justice according to the law, and other times taking the law into his own hands. After leaving his job as a police officer, Folk, having studied law, becomes a prosecutor in Hong Kong. The unconventional prosecutor is assigned to a complex criminal case that results in unexpected and unfortunate consequences . His first case is riddled with doubts, involving a young man who is charged with drug trafficking. He pleads guilty under undue influence from his defense lawyer, in exchange for a reduced sentence. He becomes convinced that the conviction is unusual and decides to conduct his own investigation. However, being sentenced to twenty-something years in prison for drug trafficking, whose presumption of innocence has been broken. The case is full of irregularities and errors, so Folk decides to return to the streets, conducting his own private investigation at his own risk. Forced to risk his own life and career to uncover the truth and bring the real villains to justice !. Fight for justice !. Where the law ends, his justice starts !.

An action thriller about corruption and the flaws of the justice system, The Prosecutor is a unique blend of the courtroom, thriller, and martial arts genres. So, the flick displays lots of violence , action filled , thrills and fierce fights; as well as courtdroom drama and criminal intrigue. Donnie Yen, the protagonist, is quite good as the tough cop turned state prosecutor who transforms a twisted criminal case into a personal and physical fight for justice. Along the way, our starring uncovers a corrupt lawyer team's scheme, betrayal, a drug smuggling ring, and attempts to restore justice despite obstruction from evil forces and bringing the real villains to justice. The film unfolds a shocking amount of action, revolving around drug trafficking, dark secrets, conspiracies, corrupt lawyers, and corrupt judges. All of these incidents converge in an enjoyable yet violent potpourri that was a box office hit in Hong Kong.

The screenwriters deserve praise for their apparent knowledge of law and the legal system, following the Anglo-Saxon system for both prosecution and defense. Furthermore, the actors, prosecutors, and other participants in the trials wear wigs in the British style, reflecting the fact that Hong Kong was a possession of England for centuries, and the authorities apparently continue to adhere to traditional Common Law.

The motion picture was well directed by Donnie Yen. This remarkable actor, art-martial expert has played a number of successful films. Yen has explored different styles of screen combat when he choreographed the stunning kung fu fights for actioners as 'Dragon', 'Ip Man 4'', 'Legend of the Fist', 'Raging Fire', 'The Lost Bladesman', the fantasy combat for 'The Monkey King' and the time travel adventure 'Iceman Cometh 3D'. And he has directed a few films, such as: Sakra, Protégé de la Rose, Shanghai Affairs, Ballistic Kiss, Legend of the Wolf, Asian Cop: High Voltage, and The Prosecutor. Rating:6.5/10. The film will appeal Donnie Yen fans.